Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Reddish Plum
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Barbed
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Insects
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROMELIA
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Heart-of-Flame
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Heart-of-flame
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Herz -of -Flame
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Coeur-de- flamme
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Corazón de la llama
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Coração -de- Chama
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Heart- of- Płomień
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Cor - de - flamma
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bromeliaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia. Heart of Flame has thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Heart of Flame does not have fragrant flowers. Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available and Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heart of Flame is Not Available and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Heart of Flame and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heart of Flame pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
